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Kristen French

Kristen French is a senior editor at Nautilus. She has worked in science journalism since 2013, reporting and writing features and news for publications such as Wired, Backchannel, The Verge, and New York Magazine. She has a masters degree in science journalism from Columbia University.

Why Do Psychiatric Disorders Persist in Humans?

Genetics suggest they may be linked to certain forms of intelligence

July 27, 2026

Psychedelics Might Not Have Evolved to Get Humans High

Hallucination may have more to do with our shared brain chemistry with snails, insects, and sea urchins

July 24, 2026

What a Picture of a Dog Has to Do with Reason and Logic

People who can’t see images in their minds challenge an old philosophical standby

Confessions of a Reluctant Protein-Maxxer

America is in the midst of a protein craze

If You Want Animals to Understand You, Speak Slowly

A new study suggests almost all animal communication shares a common, slow rhythm